CGR AL e – Enthusiast, Shimano 105

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. Key drivers include wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding, and a more tucked riding position that cuts wind resistance. These factors stack up and show up most at higher speeds or higher effort. As a result, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo.

Climb score: 2.6/10. Within e-road bikes, it lands below average. You may find yourself pushing a bit more on steeper grades. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 28.7 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~33% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

In gravel terms, aero-wise, at 4.2/10, it’s more practical than wind-optimized so the speed payoff comes more from pacing than aero help. The short version is: it’s more about stability and everyday comfort than cutting through the wind. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. That tyre width leans toward grip and stability first, with a small aero penalty at speed. In real riding, it usually feels steady and comfortable, with less advantage on open flats or into a headwind.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. It feels this way because there's about 68 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 551 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Estimated lean is about 33 degrees.

So we classify it as Adjustable. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. At the same time, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 5.9/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 40 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~33°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

Overall, this feels reasonably priced. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 55% of listings). Quick reference: €3.869 listed versus about €3.656 for a comparable build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. Tires around 40 mm are well suited for gravel roads and unpaved connectors. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.